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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 196.30 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 196.30 and 73.04 is: 109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 196.30 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/196.30 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 196.30 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 14,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,337.75/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.58

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