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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 179.99 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 179.99 and 113.20 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 179.99 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/179.99 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 179.99 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 20,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,374.87/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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