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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 179.98 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 179.98 and 112.24 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 179.98 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/179.98 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 179.98 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 20,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200.96/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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