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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 179.91 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 179.91 and 115.20 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 179.91 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/179.91 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 179.91 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 20,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725.63/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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