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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.50, 195.66 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.50, 195.66 and 110.34 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.50 : 195.66 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.50/195.66 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.50x = 195.66 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.50x = 21,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,589.12/130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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