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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 179.92 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 179.92 and 105.50 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 179.92 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/179.92 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 179.92 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 18,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.14/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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