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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 179.72 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 179.72 and 115.38 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 179.72 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/179.72 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 179.72 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 20,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,736.09/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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