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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 195.25 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 195.25 and 38.86 is: 58.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 195.25 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/195.25 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 195.25 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 7,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587.42/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.28

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