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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 195.90 and 100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 195.90 and 100.27 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 195.90 = 100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/195.90 = 100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 195.90 × 100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 19,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642.89/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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