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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 194.98 and 38.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 194.98 and 38.72 is: 58.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 194.98 = 38.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/194.98 = 38.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 194.98 × 38.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 7,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549.63/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.07

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