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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.09, 179.53 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.09, 179.53 and 86.51 is: 119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.09 : 179.53 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.09/179.53 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.09x = 179.53 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.09x = 15,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531.14/130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.39

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