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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 179.70 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 179.70 and 101.08 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 179.70 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/179.70 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 179.70 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 18,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164.08/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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