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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.22, 195.30 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.22, 195.30 and 53.16 is: 79.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.22 : 195.30 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.22/195.30 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.22x = 195.30 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.22x = 10,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382.15/130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.73

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