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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 179.66 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 179.66 and 101.07 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 179.66 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/179.66 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 179.66 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 18,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,157.73/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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