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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 195.94 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 195.94 and 62.22 is: 93.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 195.94 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/195.94 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 195.94 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 12,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,192.20/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.27

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