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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 196.62 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 196.62 and 110.80 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 196.62 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/196.62 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 196.62 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 21,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,785.50/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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