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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 196.38 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 196.38 and 65.97 is: 98.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 196.38 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/196.38 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 196.38 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 12,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,955.19/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.93

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