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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 195.84 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 195.84 and 112.27 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 195.84 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/195.84 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 195.84 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 21,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986.96/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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