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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 196.02 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 196.02 and 111.32 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 196.02 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/196.02 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 196.02 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 21,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,820.95/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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