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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 195.23 and 57.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 195.23 and 57.04 is: 85.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 195.23 = 57.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/195.23 = 57.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 195.23 × 57.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 11,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135.92/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.58

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