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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 196.06 and 58.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 196.06 and 58.54 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 196.06 = 58.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/196.06 = 58.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 196.06 × 58.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 11,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,477.35/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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