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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 179.42 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 179.42 and 103.92 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 179.42 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/179.42 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 179.42 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 18,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644.81/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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