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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 195.27 and 53.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 195.27 and 53.08 is: 79.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 195.27 = 53.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/195.27 = 53.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 195.27 × 53.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 10,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,364.94/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.65

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