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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.09, 195.21 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.09, 195.21 and 72.35 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.09 : 195.21 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.09/195.21 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.09x = 195.21 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.09x = 14,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122.11/130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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