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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 196 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 196 and 58.46 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 196 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/196 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 196 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 11,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,458.16/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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