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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 179.48 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 179.48 and 85.78 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 179.48 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/179.48 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 179.48 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 15,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,396.45/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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