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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 196.30 and 53.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 196.30 and 53.82 is: 80.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 196.30 = 53.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/196.30 = 53.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 196.30 × 53.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 10,564.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,564.87/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.73

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