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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.38 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.38 and 58.74 is: 88.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.38 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.38 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.38 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 11,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,535.36/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.13

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