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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.15, 195.12 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.15, 195.12 and 72.39 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.15 : 195.12 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.15/195.12 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.15x = 195.12 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.15x = 14,124.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,124.74/130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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