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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 179.89 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 179.89 and 108.68 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 179.89 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/179.89 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 179.89 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 19,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,549.27/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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