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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.46, 195.72 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.46, 195.72 and 53.51 is: 80.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.46 : 195.72 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.46/195.72 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.46x = 195.72 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.46x = 10,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472.90/130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.28

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