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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 195.51 and 57.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 195.51 and 57.29 is: 85.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 195.51 = 57.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/195.51 = 57.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 195.51 × 57.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 11,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,199.79/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.88

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