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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.54, 196.15 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.54, 196.15 and 111.40 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.54 : 196.15 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.54/196.15 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.54x = 196.15 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.54x = 21,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,850.79/130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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