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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 196.49 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 196.49 and 44.32 is: 66.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 196.49 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/196.49 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 196.49 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 8,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,708.09/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.49

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