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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.30 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.30 and 90.64 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.30 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.30 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.30 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 16,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251.75/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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