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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 195.84 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 195.84 and 113.54 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 195.84 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/195.84 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 195.84 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 22,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234.69/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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