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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.62, 179.37 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.62, 179.37 and 112.20 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.62 : 179.37 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.62/179.37 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.62x = 179.37 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.62x = 20,125.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125.31/130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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