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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 179.62 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 179.62 and 88.76 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 179.62 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/179.62 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 179.62 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 15,943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,943.30/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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