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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 179.46 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 179.46 and 108.32 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 179.46 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/179.46 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 179.46 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 19,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439.11/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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