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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 196.12 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 196.12 and 58.55 is: 87.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 196.12 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/196.12 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 196.12 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 11,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,481.70/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.86

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