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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 195.96 and 53.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 195.96 and 53.59 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 195.96 = 53.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/195.96 = 53.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 195.96 × 53.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 10,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500.52/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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