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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 195.56 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 195.56 and 110.74 is: 165.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 195.56 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/195.56 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 195.56 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 21,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,656.31/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.57

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