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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 179.58 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 179.58 and 111.04 is: 152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 179.58 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/179.58 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 179.58 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 19,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940.56/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.82

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