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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.36 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.36 and 86.24 is: 118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.36 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.36 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.36 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 15,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,468.01/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.98

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