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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 179.85 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 179.85 and 109.95 is: 151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 179.85 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/179.85 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 179.85 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 19,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774.51/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.46

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