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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 196.56 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 196.56 and 113.81 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 196.56 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/196.56 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 196.56 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 22,369.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369.51/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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