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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 196.05 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 196.05 and 110.60 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 196.05 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/196.05 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 196.05 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 21,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,683.13/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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