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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 196.04 and 39.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 196.04 and 39.39 is: 59.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 196.04 = 39.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/196.04 = 39.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 196.04 × 39.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 7,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,721.89/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.07

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