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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 179.52 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 179.52 and 115.45 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 179.52 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/179.52 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 179.52 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 20,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725.78/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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