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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 195.16 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 195.16 and 38.81 is: 58.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 195.16 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/195.16 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 195.16 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 7,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573.82/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.21

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