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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 179.85 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 179.85 and 102.61 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 179.85 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/179.85 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 179.85 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 18,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,454.41/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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