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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 179.66 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 179.66 and 117.75 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 179.66 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/179.66 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 179.66 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 21,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,155.26/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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