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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.52 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.52 and 95.44 is: 131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.52 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.52 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.52 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 17,133.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133.39/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.80

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