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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 179.33 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 179.33 and 113.02 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 179.33 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/179.33 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 179.33 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 20,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,266.86/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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