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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 195.98 and 53.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 195.98 and 53.65 is: 80.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 195.98 = 53.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/195.98 = 53.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 195.98 × 53.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 10,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514.06/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.44

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