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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 179.74 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 179.74 and 111.66 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 179.74 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/179.74 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 179.74 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 20,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,069.77/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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