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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 195.09 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 195.09 and 72.20 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 195.09 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/195.09 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 195.09 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 14,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,085.99/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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