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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 179.64 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 179.64 and 108.93 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 179.64 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/179.64 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 179.64 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 19,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,568.19/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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