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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.99, 196.55 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.99, 196.55 and 58.83 is: 88.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.99 : 196.55 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.99/196.55 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.99x = 196.55 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.99x = 11,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,562.74/130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.28

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