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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.50, 179.96 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.50, 179.96 and 117.41 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.50 : 179.96 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.50/179.96 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.50x = 179.96 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.50x = 21,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127.62/130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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