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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 195.96 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 195.96 and 72.86 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 195.96 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/195.96 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 195.96 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 14,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,276.94/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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