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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 179.37 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 179.37 and 111.80 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 179.37 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/179.37 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 179.37 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 20,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054.01/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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