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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.29, 179.94 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.29, 179.94 and 119.19 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.29 : 179.94 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.29/179.94 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.29x = 179.94 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.29x = 21,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445.55/130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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