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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 179.85 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 179.85 and 112.89 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 179.85 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/179.85 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 179.85 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 20,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,303.27/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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