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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 195.12 and 53.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 195.12 and 53.11 is: 79.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 195.12 = 53.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/195.12 = 53.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 195.12 × 53.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 10,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,361.82/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.59

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