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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 196.50 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 196.50 and 53.90 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 196.50 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/196.50 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 196.50 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 10,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590.10/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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