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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 196.02 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 196.02 and 111.53 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 196.02 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/196.02 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 196.02 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 21,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,861.55/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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