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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 196.16 and 39.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 196.16 and 39.49 is: 59.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 196.16 = 39.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/196.16 = 39.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 196.16 × 39.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 7,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745.67/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.21

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