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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 195.74 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 195.74 and 58.40 is: 87.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 195.74 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/195.74 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 195.74 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 11,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,430.38/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.54

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