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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 196.34 and 58.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 196.34 and 58.69 is: 88.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 196.34 = 58.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/196.34 = 58.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 196.34 × 58.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 11,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,523.19/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.06

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