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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.35, 195.39 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.35, 195.39 and 53.37 is: 79.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.35 : 195.39 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.35/195.39 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.35x = 195.39 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.35x = 10,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,426.72/130.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.99

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