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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 195.61 and 52.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 195.61 and 52.30 is: 78.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 195.61 = 52.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/195.61 = 52.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 195.61 × 52.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 10,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,230.72/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.47

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