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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 179.48 and 83.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 179.48 and 83.41 is: 115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 179.48 = 83.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/179.48 = 83.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 179.48 × 83.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 14,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969.11/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.14

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