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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 179.50 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 179.50 and 111.66 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 179.50 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/179.50 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 179.50 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 20,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042.97/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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