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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 195.76 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 195.76 and 58.33 is: 87.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 195.76 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/195.76 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 195.76 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 11,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,418.68/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.52

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