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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 196.32 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 196.32 and 112.96 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 196.32 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/196.32 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 196.32 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 22,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,176.31/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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