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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 195.96 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 195.96 and 66.52 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 195.96 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/195.96 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 195.96 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 13,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,035.26/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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