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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.06, 179.48 and 71.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.06, 179.48 and 71.05 is: 98.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.06 : 179.48 = 71.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.06/179.48 = 71.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.06x = 179.48 × 71.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.06x = 12,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,750.80/130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.04

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