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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 179.53 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 179.53 and 71.88 is: 99.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 179.53 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/179.53 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 179.53 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 12,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,903.72/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.19

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