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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 196.16 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 196.16 and 111.87 is: 167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 196.16 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/196.16 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 196.16 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 21,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,943.86/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.86

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