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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.29, 179.31 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.29, 179.31 and 103.97 is: 143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.29 : 179.31 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.29/179.31 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.29x = 179.31 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.29x = 18,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,643.70/130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.10

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