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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.50, 195.83 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.50, 195.83 and 54.50 is: 81.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.50 : 195.83 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.50/195.83 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.50x = 195.83 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.50x = 10,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672.74/130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.78

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