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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 179.68 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 179.68 and 117.12 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 179.68 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/179.68 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 179.68 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 21,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,044.12/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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