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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 179.64 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 179.64 and 111.88 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 179.64 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/179.64 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 179.64 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 20,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098.12/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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