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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.23 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.23 and 53.91 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.23 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.23 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.23 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 10,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,578.76/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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