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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 195.95 and 52.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 195.95 and 52.55 is: 78.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 195.95 = 52.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/195.95 = 52.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 195.95 × 52.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 10,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,296.78/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.79

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