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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 179.37 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 179.37 and 101.04 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 179.37 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/179.37 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 179.37 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 18,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123.54/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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