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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 179.74 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 179.74 and 102.67 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 179.74 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/179.74 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 179.74 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 18,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453.87/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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