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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 179.31 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 179.31 and 102.36 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 179.31 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/179.31 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 179.31 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 18,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355.23/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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