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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 196.35 and 62.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 196.35 and 62.45 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 196.35 = 62.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/196.35 = 62.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 196.35 × 62.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 12,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261.08/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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