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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 179.58 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 179.58 and 112.45 is: 155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 179.58 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/179.58 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 179.58 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 20,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193.21/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.00

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