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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 179.57 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 179.57 and 110.37 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 179.57 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/179.57 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 179.57 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 19,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818.59/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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