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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 195.53 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 195.53 and 72.69 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 195.53 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/195.53 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 195.53 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 14,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212.71/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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