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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 179.82 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 179.82 and 105.66 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 179.82 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/179.82 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 179.82 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 18,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,999.78/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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