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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.99, 196.44 and 52.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.99, 196.44 and 52.90 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.99 : 196.44 = 52.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.99/196.44 = 52.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.99x = 196.44 × 52.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.99x = 10,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,390.69/130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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