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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 179.01 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 179.01 and 113.54 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 179.01 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/179.01 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 179.01 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 20,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323.90/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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