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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.22 and 86.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.22 and 86.30 is: 118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.22 = 86.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.22 = 86.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.22 × 86.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 15,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466.69/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.97

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