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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 179.45 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 179.45 and 93.29 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 179.45 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/179.45 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 179.45 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 16,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,739.88/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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