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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 195.72 and 53.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 195.72 and 53.49 is: 80.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 195.72 = 53.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/195.72 = 53.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 195.72 × 53.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 10,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469.06/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.20

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