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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.19 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.19 and 73.07 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.19 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.19 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.19 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 14,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,335.24/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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