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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 195 and 53.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 195 and 53.01 is: 79.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 195 = 53.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/195 = 53.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 195 × 53.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 10,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336.95/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.52

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