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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.30 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.30 and 95.16 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.30 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.30 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.30 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 17,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062.19/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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