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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.07, 179.82 and 108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.07, 179.82 and 108.61 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.07 : 179.82 = 108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.07/179.82 = 108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.07x = 179.82 × 108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.07x = 19,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,529.80/130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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