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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.29, 179.73 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.29, 179.73 and 112.11 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.29 : 179.73 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.29/179.73 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.29x = 179.73 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.29x = 20,149.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149.53/130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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