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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.22, 195.34 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.22, 195.34 and 72.50 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.22 : 195.34 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.22/195.34 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.22x = 195.34 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.22x = 14,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162.15/130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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