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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.03, 179.46 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.03, 179.46 and 88.63 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.03 : 179.46 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.03/179.46 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.03x = 179.46 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.03x = 15,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905.54/130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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