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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 179.65 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 179.65 and 106.97 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 179.65 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/179.65 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 179.65 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 19,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,216.40/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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