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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.90, 196.40 and 52.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.90, 196.40 and 52.82 is: 79.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.90 : 196.40 = 52.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.90/196.40 = 52.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.90x = 196.40 × 52.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.90x = 10,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,373.85/130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.25

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