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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 196.04 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 196.04 and 112.28 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 196.04 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/196.04 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 196.04 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 22,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011.37/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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