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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 195.36 and 53.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 195.36 and 53.14 is: 79.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 195.36 = 53.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/195.36 = 53.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 195.36 × 53.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 10,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,381.43/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.75

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