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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 179.58 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 179.58 and 118.50 is: 162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 179.58 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/179.58 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 179.58 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 21,280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,280.00/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.63

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