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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 179.35 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 179.35 and 107.99 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 179.35 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/179.35 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 179.35 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 19,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367.98/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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