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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 196.44 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 196.44 and 39.69 is: 59.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 196.44 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/196.44 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 196.44 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 7,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796.70/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.53

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