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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 196.37 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 196.37 and 49.77 is: 74.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 196.37 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/196.37 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 196.37 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 9,773.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773.09/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.65

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