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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 196.32 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 196.32 and 58.73 is: 88.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 196.32 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/196.32 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 196.32 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 11,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,529.87/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.11

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