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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.05, 179.16 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.05, 179.16 and 105.57 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.05 : 179.16 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.05/179.16 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.05x = 179.16 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.05x = 18,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,913.92/130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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