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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.33, 195.56 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.33, 195.56 and 72.55 is: 108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.33 : 195.56 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.33/195.56 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.33x = 195.56 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.33x = 14,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,187.88/130.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.86

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