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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 196.04 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 196.04 and 110.21 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 196.04 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/196.04 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 196.04 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 21,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604.86/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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