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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.21, 179.49 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.21, 179.49 and 102.52 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.21 : 179.49 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.21/179.49 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.21x = 179.49 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.21x = 18,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,401.92/130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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