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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.28 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.28 and 93.14 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.28 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.28 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.28 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 16,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698.14/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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