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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 195.96 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 195.96 and 113.72 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 195.96 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/195.96 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 195.96 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 22,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284.57/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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