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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 195.84 and 58.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 195.84 and 58.54 is: 87.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 195.84 = 58.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/195.84 = 58.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 195.84 × 58.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 11,464.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,464.47/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.74

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