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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.39, 195.63 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.39, 195.63 and 57.22 is: 85.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.39 : 195.63 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.39/195.63 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.39x = 195.63 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.39x = 11,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,193.95/130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.85

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