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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 195.74 and 39.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 195.74 and 39.16 is: 58.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 195.74 = 39.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/195.74 = 39.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 195.74 × 39.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 7,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665.47/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.75

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