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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 179.57 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 179.57 and 114.06 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 179.57 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/179.57 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 179.57 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 20,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,481.18/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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