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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 195.15 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 195.15 and 72.44 is: 108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 195.15 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/195.15 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 195.15 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 14,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,135.69/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.58

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