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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 196.38 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 196.38 and 92.44 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 196.38 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/196.38 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 196.38 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 18,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,153.37/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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