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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 196.28 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 196.28 and 110.45 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 196.28 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/196.28 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 196.28 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 21,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,679.13/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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