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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 196.34 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 196.34 and 62.55 is: 93.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 196.34 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/196.34 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 196.34 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 12,280.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,280.75/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.78

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