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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 196.13 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 196.13 and 53.74 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 196.13 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/196.13 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 196.13 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 10,539.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539.05/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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