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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.78, 196.02 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.78, 196.02 and 111.65 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.78 : 196.02 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.78/196.02 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.78x = 196.02 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.78x = 21,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884.65/130.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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