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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 195.14 and 53.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 195.14 and 53.07 is: 79.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 195.14 = 53.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/195.14 = 53.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 195.14 × 53.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 10,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,356.08/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.61

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