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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 179.96 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 179.96 and 108.32 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 179.96 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/179.96 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 179.96 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 19,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493.99/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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