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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.39, 179.74 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.39, 179.74 and 107.03 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.39 : 179.74 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.39/179.74 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.39x = 179.74 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.39x = 19,238.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238.16/130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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