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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 196.16 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 196.16 and 114.50 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 196.16 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/196.16 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 196.16 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 22,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,460.24/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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