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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.15, 195.24 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.15, 195.24 and 58.01 is: 87.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.15 : 195.24 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.15/195.24 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.15x = 195.24 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.15x = 11,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,325.87/130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.02

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