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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 179.84 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 179.84 and 105.92 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 179.84 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/179.84 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 179.84 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 19,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048.65/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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