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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 195.35 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 195.35 and 38.93 is: 58.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 195.35 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/195.35 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 195.35 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 7,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,603.80/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.39

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