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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 195.09 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 195.09 and 72.36 is: 108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 195.09 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/195.09 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 195.09 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 14,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,116.71/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.49

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