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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 179.75 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 179.75 and 102.49 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 179.75 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/179.75 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 179.75 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 18,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,422.58/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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