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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 196.16 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 196.16 and 112.75 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 196.16 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/196.16 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 196.16 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 22,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115.99/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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