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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 196.52 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 196.52 and 53.99 is: 81.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 196.52 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/196.52 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 196.52 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 10,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,609.60/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.01

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