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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 179.76 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 179.76 and 114.96 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 179.76 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/179.76 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 179.76 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 20,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665.21/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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