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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 196.47 and 39.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 196.47 and 39.67 is: 59.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 196.47 = 39.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/196.47 = 39.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 196.47 × 39.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 7,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793.96/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.51

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