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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 179.60 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 179.60 and 116.40 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 179.60 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/179.60 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 179.60 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 20,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,905.44/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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