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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 195.36 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 195.36 and 58.11 is: 87.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 195.36 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/195.36 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 195.36 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 11,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,352.37/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.25

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