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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 179.68 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 179.68 and 110.48 is: 152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 179.68 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/179.68 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 179.68 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 19,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,851.05/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.61

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