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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 195.06 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 195.06 and 72.26 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 195.06 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/195.06 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 195.06 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 14,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,094.06/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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