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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 196.12 and 39.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 196.12 and 39.42 is: 59.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 196.12 = 39.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/196.12 = 39.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 196.12 × 39.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 7,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,731.54/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.14

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