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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 179.69 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 179.69 and 117.99 is: 162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 179.69 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/179.69 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 179.69 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 21,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201.03/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.63

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