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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 179.52 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 179.52 and 119.07 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 179.52 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/179.52 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 179.52 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 21,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,375.00/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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