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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 179.06 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 179.06 and 118.49 is: 163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 179.06 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/179.06 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 179.06 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 21,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215.33/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.02

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