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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.80 and 39.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.80 and 39.23 is: 58.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.80 = 39.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.80 = 39.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.80 × 39.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 7,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681.23/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.85

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