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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 179.52 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 179.52 and 88.75 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 179.52 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/179.52 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 179.52 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 15,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931.28/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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