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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.78 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.78 and 114.02 is: 157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.78 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.78 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.78 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 20,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497.05/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.19

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