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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 196.38 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 196.38 and 58.75 is: 88.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 196.38 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/196.38 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 196.38 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 11,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,537.03/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.13

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