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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 179.37 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 179.37 and 118.74 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 179.37 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/179.37 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 179.37 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 21,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,298.39/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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