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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 195.97 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 195.97 and 53.67 is: 80.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 195.97 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/195.97 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 195.97 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 10,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,517.71/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.46

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