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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.22 and 39.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.22 and 39.56 is: 59.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.22 = 39.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.22 = 39.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.22 × 39.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 7,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762.46/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.32

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