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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 196.17 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 196.17 and 72.99 is: 109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 196.17 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/196.17 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 196.17 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 14,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,317.58/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.53

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