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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 179.66 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 179.66 and 114.36 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 179.66 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/179.66 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 179.66 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 20,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,545.92/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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