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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 195.20 and 53.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 195.20 and 53.13 is: 79.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 195.20 = 53.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/195.20 = 53.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 195.20 × 53.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 10,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,370.71/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.70

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