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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.76 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.76 and 107.12 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.76 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.76 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.76 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 19,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,255.89/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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