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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.40 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.40 and 73.22 is: 109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.40 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.40 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.40 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 14,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,380.51/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.85

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