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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 195.72 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 195.72 and 111.40 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 195.72 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/195.72 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 195.72 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 21,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803.21/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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