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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.14 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.14 and 106.76 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.14 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.14 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.14 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 19,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124.99/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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