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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 195.80 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 195.80 and 112.83 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 195.80 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/195.80 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 195.80 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 22,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091.55/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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