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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 196.28 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 196.28 and 73.07 is: 109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 196.28 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/196.28 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 196.28 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 14,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342.30/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.64

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