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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.09, 195.07 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.09, 195.07 and 38.76 is: 58.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.09 : 195.07 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.09/195.07 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.09x = 195.07 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.09x = 7,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561.72/130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.13

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