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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 179.46 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 179.46 and 110.92 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 179.46 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/179.46 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 179.46 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 19,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905.70/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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