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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 195.92 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 195.92 and 107.72 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 195.92 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/195.92 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 195.92 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 21,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104.50/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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