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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 195.92 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 195.92 and 53.58 is: 80.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 195.92 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/195.92 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 195.92 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 10,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,497.39/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.35

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