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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.94, 196.43 and 62.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.94, 196.43 and 62.49 is: 93.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 196.43 = 62.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/196.43 = 62.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 196.43 × 62.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 12,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,275.33/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.75

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