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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 179.36 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 179.36 and 109.35 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 179.36 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/179.36 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 179.36 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 19,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612.47/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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