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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.44 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.44 and 83.44 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.44 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.44 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.44 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 14,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,972.47/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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