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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 195.90 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 195.90 and 81.94 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 195.90 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/195.90 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 195.90 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 16,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052.05/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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