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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 179.40 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 179.40 and 104.01 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 179.40 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/179.40 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 179.40 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 18,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659.39/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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