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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.26 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.26 and 53.79 is: 80.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.26 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.26 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.26 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 10,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,556.83/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.67

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