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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 196.07 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 196.07 and 72.84 is: 109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 196.07 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/196.07 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 196.07 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 14,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281.37/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.29

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