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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 179.34 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 179.34 and 86.27 is: 119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 179.34 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/179.34 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 179.34 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 15,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,471.66/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.00

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