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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 196.47 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 196.47 and 58.77 is: 88.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 196.47 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/196.47 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 196.47 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 11,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,546.54/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.18

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