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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 196.20 and 39.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 196.20 and 39.50 is: 59.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 196.20 = 39.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/196.20 = 39.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 196.20 × 39.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 7,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,749.77/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.25

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