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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 179.76 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 179.76 and 106.80 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 179.76 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/179.76 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 179.76 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 19,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,198.37/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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