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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 195.78 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 195.78 and 113.32 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 195.78 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/195.78 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 195.78 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 22,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185.79/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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