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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 195.93 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 195.93 and 72.97 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 195.93 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/195.93 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 195.93 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 14,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,297.01/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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