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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 196.11 and 58.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 196.11 and 58.65 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 196.11 = 58.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/196.11 = 58.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 196.11 × 58.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 11,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,501.85/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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