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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.54, 195.81 and 53.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.54, 195.81 and 53.45 is: 80.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.54 : 195.81 = 53.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.54/195.81 = 53.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.54x = 195.81 × 53.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.54x = 10,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,465.78/130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.18

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