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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.01 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.01 and 111.54 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.01 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.01 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.01 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 19,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966.78/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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