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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 179.96 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 179.96 and 114.48 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 179.96 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/179.96 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 179.96 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 20,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601.82/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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