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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 195.01 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 195.01 and 73 is: 109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 195.01 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/195.01 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 195.01 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 14,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,235.73/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.51

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