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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.09, 178.99 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.09, 178.99 and 119.29 is: 164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.09 : 178.99 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.09/178.99 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.09x = 178.99 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.09x = 21,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,351.72/130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.13

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