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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 195.51 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 195.51 and 58.18 is: 87.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 195.51 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/195.51 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 195.51 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 11,374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,374.77/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.31

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