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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 196.46 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 196.46 and 45.47 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 196.46 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/196.46 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 196.46 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 8,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,932.73/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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