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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 195.08 and 53.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 195.08 and 53.08 is: 79.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 195.08 = 53.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/195.08 = 53.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 195.08 × 53.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 10,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354.85/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.57

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