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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 179.74 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 179.74 and 106.97 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 179.74 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/179.74 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 179.74 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 19,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,226.79/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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