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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 195.83 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 195.83 and 72.89 is: 109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 195.83 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/195.83 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 195.83 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 14,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,274.10/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.26

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