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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 196.15 and 39.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 196.15 and 39.46 is: 59.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 196.15 = 39.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/196.15 = 39.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 196.15 × 39.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 7,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740.08/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.20

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