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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 179.58 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 179.58 and 93.36 is: 128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 179.58 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/179.58 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 179.58 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 16,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765.59/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.87

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