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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 196.13 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 196.13 and 72.96 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 196.13 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/196.13 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 196.13 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 14,309.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,309.64/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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