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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 179.63 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 179.63 and 99.01 is: 136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 179.63 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/179.63 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 179.63 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 17,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,785.17/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.79

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