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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.25, 179.90 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.25, 179.90 and 105.82 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.25 : 179.90 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.25/179.90 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.25x = 179.90 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.25x = 19,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036.12/130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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