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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 196.82 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 196.82 and 110.52 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 196.82 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/196.82 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 196.82 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 21,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,752.55/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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