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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.29, 179.34 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.29, 179.34 and 113.01 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.29 : 179.34 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.29/179.34 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.29x = 179.34 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.29x = 20,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,267.21/130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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