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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 178.97 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 178.97 and 113.62 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 178.97 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/178.97 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 178.97 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 20,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,334.57/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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