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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.94, 196.42 and 34.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.94, 196.42 and 34.75 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 196.42 = 34.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/196.42 = 34.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 196.42 × 34.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 6,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,825.60/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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