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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 195.80 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 195.80 and 58.38 is: 87.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 195.80 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/195.80 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 195.80 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 11,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,430.80/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.55

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