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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 179.10 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 179.10 and 112.41 is: 154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 179.10 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/179.10 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 179.10 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 20,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132.63/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.59

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