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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.39, 179.73 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.39, 179.73 and 102.71 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.39 : 179.73 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.39/179.73 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.39x = 179.73 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.39x = 18,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,460.00/130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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