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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 196.50 and 58.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 196.50 and 58.90 is: 88.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 196.50 = 58.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/196.50 = 58.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 196.50 × 58.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 11,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,573.85/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.38

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