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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 179.70 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 179.70 and 104.25 is: 143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 179.70 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/179.70 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 179.70 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 18,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,733.73/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.69

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