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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.62, 195.84 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.62, 195.84 and 72.86 is: 109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.62 : 195.84 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.62/195.84 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.62x = 195.84 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.62x = 14,267.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267.92/130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.23

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