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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 179.44 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 179.44 and 111.57 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 179.44 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/179.44 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 179.44 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 20,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020.12/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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