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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 196.53 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 196.53 and 111.62 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 196.53 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/196.53 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 196.53 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 21,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,936.68/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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