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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 195.63 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 195.63 and 53.40 is: 80.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 195.63 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/195.63 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 195.63 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 10,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,446.64/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.11

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