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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 196.37 and 53.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 196.37 and 53.89 is: 80.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 196.37 = 53.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/196.37 = 53.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 196.37 × 53.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 10,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,581.62/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.81

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