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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.05, 194.96 and 53.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.05, 194.96 and 53.00 is: 79.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.05 : 194.96 = 53.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.05/194.96 = 53.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.05x = 194.96 × 53.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.05x = 10,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,332.47/130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.45

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