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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.07, 194.93 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.07, 194.93 and 72.32 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.07 : 194.93 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.07/194.93 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.07x = 194.93 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.07x = 14,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097.34/130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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