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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 196.27 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 196.27 and 82.18 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 196.27 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/196.27 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 196.27 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 16,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128.08/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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