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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.21, 179.26 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.21, 179.26 and 112.94 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.21 : 179.26 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.21/179.26 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.21x = 179.26 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.21x = 20,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246.76/130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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