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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 196.17 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 196.17 and 53.79 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 196.17 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/196.17 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 196.17 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 10,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551.98/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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