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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 195.28 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 195.28 and 53.16 is: 79.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 195.28 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/195.28 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 195.28 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 10,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,381.08/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.78

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