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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 195.99 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 195.99 and 58.50 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 195.99 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/195.99 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 195.99 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 11,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,465.42/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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