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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 179.98 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 179.98 and 104.41 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 179.98 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/179.98 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 179.98 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 18,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791.71/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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