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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.06, 179.31 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.06, 179.31 and 97.26 is: 134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.06 : 179.31 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.06/179.31 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.06x = 179.31 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.06x = 17,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439.69/130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.09

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