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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 179.84 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 179.84 and 105.99 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 179.84 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/179.84 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 179.84 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 19,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,061.24/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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