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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.28 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.28 and 39.55 is: 59.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.28 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.28 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.28 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 7,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763.01/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.32

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