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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 179.42 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 179.42 and 102.41 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 179.42 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/179.42 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 179.42 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 18,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372.99/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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