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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.34 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.34 and 111.76 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.34 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.34 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.34 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 21,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942.96/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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