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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 195.60 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 195.60 and 110.20 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 195.60 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/195.60 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 195.60 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 21,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,555.12/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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