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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 179.60 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 179.60 and 108.26 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 179.60 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/179.60 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 179.60 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 19,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,443.50/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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