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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.32, 179.46 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.32, 179.46 and 101.16 is: 139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.32 : 179.46 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.32/179.46 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.32x = 179.46 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.32x = 18,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154.17/130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.30

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