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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.32, 179.28 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.32, 179.28 and 102.78 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.32 : 179.28 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.32/179.28 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.32x = 179.28 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.32x = 18,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426.40/130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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