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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 179.91 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 179.91 and 104.09 is: 143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 179.91 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/179.91 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 179.91 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 18,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725.93/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.84

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