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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.06, 194.82 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.06, 194.82 and 72.28 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.06 : 194.82 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.06/194.82 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.06x = 194.82 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.06x = 14,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081.59/130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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