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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 195.30 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 195.30 and 112.20 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 195.30 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/195.30 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 195.30 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 21,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,912.66/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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