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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.97 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.97 and 108.53 is: 149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.97 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.97 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.97 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 19,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531.24/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.79

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