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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 179.36 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 179.36 and 97.28 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 179.36 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/179.36 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 179.36 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 17,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,447.84/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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