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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.03, 179.21 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.03, 179.21 and 98.87 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.03 : 179.21 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.03/179.21 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.03x = 179.21 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.03x = 17,718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,718.49/130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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