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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.06, 179.34 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.06, 179.34 and 83.43 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.06 : 179.34 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.06/179.34 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.06x = 179.34 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.06x = 14,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,963.32/130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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