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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 179.46 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 179.46 and 113.70 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 179.46 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/179.46 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 179.46 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 20,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,404.60/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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