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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 194.98 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 194.98 and 38.68 is: 58.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 194.98 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/194.98 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 194.98 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 7,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541.83/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.01

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