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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 195.72 and 112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 195.72 and 112.67 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 195.72 = 112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/195.72 = 112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 195.72 × 112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 22,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,051.77/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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