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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 179.28 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 179.28 and 88.49 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 179.28 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/179.28 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 179.28 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 15,864.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,864.94/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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