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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.02 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.02 and 72.99 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.02 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.02 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.02 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 14,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307.50/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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