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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.50, 179.70 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.50, 179.70 and 112.04 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.50 : 179.70 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.50/179.70 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.50x = 179.70 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.50x = 20,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132.69/130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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