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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.62, 195.88 and 39.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.62, 195.88 and 39.30 is: 58.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.62 : 195.88 = 39.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.62/195.88 = 39.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.62x = 195.88 × 39.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.62x = 7,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,696.91/130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.93

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