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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 179.58 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 179.58 and 93.20 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 179.58 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/179.58 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 179.58 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 16,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,736.86/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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