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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 179.85 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 179.85 and 105.66 is: 146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 179.85 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/179.85 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 179.85 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 19,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002.95/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.05

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