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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 196.31 and 57.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 196.31 and 57.86 is: 86.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 196.31 = 57.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/196.31 = 57.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 196.31 × 57.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 11,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,357.23/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.72

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