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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.94, 196.44 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.94, 196.44 and 58.85 is: 88.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 196.44 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/196.44 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 196.44 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 11,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,560.49/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.29

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