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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 195.02 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 195.02 and 53 is: 79.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 195.02 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/195.02 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 195.02 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 10,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336.06/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.46

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