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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 179.69 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 179.69 and 105.77 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 179.69 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/179.69 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 179.69 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 19,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005.73/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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