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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 179.42 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 179.42 and 83.43 is: 115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 179.42 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/179.42 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 179.42 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 14,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,968.59/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.14

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