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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 195.29 and 38.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 195.29 and 38.87 is: 58.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 195.29 = 38.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/195.29 = 38.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 195.29 × 38.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 7,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590.85/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.31

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