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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 179.47 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 179.47 and 88.70 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 179.47 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/179.47 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 179.47 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 15,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,917.70/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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