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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 195.36 and 58.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 195.36 and 58.15 is: 87.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 195.36 = 58.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/195.36 = 58.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 195.36 × 58.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 11,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,360.18/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.23

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