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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.29, 195.39 and 38.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.29, 195.39 and 38.96 is: 58.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.29 : 195.39 = 38.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.29/195.39 = 38.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.29x = 195.39 × 38.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.29x = 7,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611.42/130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.42

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