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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.52 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.52 and 110.88 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.52 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.52 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.52 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 19,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905.18/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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