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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 195.05 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 195.05 and 38.71 is: 58.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 195.05 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/195.05 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 195.05 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 7,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549.99/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.07

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