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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.32, 195.72 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.32, 195.72 and 109.80 is: 164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.32 : 195.72 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.32/195.72 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.32x = 195.72 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.32x = 21,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490.06/130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.90

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