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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 196.20 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 196.20 and 76.72 is: 115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 196.20 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/196.20 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 196.20 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 15,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052.46/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.15

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