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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.80 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.80 and 101.40 is: 139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.80 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.80 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.80 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 18,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,231.72/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.81

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