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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 195.38 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 195.38 and 111.97 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 195.38 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/195.38 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 195.38 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 21,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876.70/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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