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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 196.08 and 70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 196.08 and 70 is: 105

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 196.08 = 70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/196.08 = 70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 196.08 × 70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 13,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,725.60/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105

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