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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 194.98 and 52.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 194.98 and 52.98 is: 79.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 194.98 = 52.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/194.98 = 52.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 194.98 × 52.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 10,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,330.04/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.45

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