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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 195.25 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 195.25 and 111.72 is: 167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 195.25 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/195.25 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 195.25 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 21,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813.33/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.58

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