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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.42, 195.70 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.42, 195.70 and 53.44 is: 80.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.42 : 195.70 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.42/195.70 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.42x = 195.70 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.42x = 10,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,458.21/130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.19

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