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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 195.66 and 53.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 195.66 and 53.46 is: 80.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 195.66 = 53.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/195.66 = 53.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 195.66 × 53.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 10,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,459.98/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.13

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