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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.03, 179.17 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.03, 179.17 and 129.52 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.03 : 179.17 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.03/179.17 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.03x = 179.17 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.03x = 23,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206.10/130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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