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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 179.60 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 179.60 and 106.84 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 179.60 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/179.60 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 179.60 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 19,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,187.93/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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