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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 196.10 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 196.10 and 110.30 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 196.10 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/196.10 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 196.10 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 21,629.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629.83/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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