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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.51, 179.67 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.51, 179.67 and 113.26 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.51 : 179.67 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.51/179.67 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.51x = 179.67 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.51x = 20,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,349.42/130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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