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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.66 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.66 and 113.61 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.66 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.66 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.66 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 22,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343.42/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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