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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 196.09 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 196.09 and 72.30 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 196.09 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/196.09 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 196.09 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 14,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176.39/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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