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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 179.41 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 179.41 and 105.48 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 179.41 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/179.41 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 179.41 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 18,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924.17/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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