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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.25, 195.32 and 72.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.25, 195.32 and 72.49 is: 108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.25 : 195.32 = 72.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.25/195.32 = 72.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.25x = 195.32 × 72.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.25x = 14,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158.44/130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.71

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