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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.35, 179.61 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.35, 179.61 and 119.87 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.35 : 179.61 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.35/179.61 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.35x = 179.61 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.35x = 21,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529.85/130.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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