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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.33, 195.45 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.33, 195.45 and 72.64 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.33 : 195.45 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.33/195.45 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.33x = 195.45 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.33x = 14,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,197.49/130.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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