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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.38 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.38 and 109.56 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.38 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.38 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.38 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 21,515.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,515.39/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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