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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 179.33 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 179.33 and 88.12 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 179.33 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/179.33 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 179.33 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 15,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802.56/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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