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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 195.02 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 195.02 and 73 is: 109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 195.02 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/195.02 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 195.02 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 14,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236.46/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.48

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