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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.94, 196.43 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.94, 196.43 and 53.95 is: 80.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 196.43 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/196.43 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 196.43 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 10,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598.18/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.94

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