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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 195.42 and 38.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 195.42 and 38.98 is: 58.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 195.42 = 38.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/195.42 = 38.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 195.42 × 38.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 7,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,616.49/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.45

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