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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 196.23 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 196.23 and 38.27 is: 57.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 196.23 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/196.23 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 196.23 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 7,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,510.34/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.40

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