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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 179.61 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 179.61 and 88.65 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 179.61 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/179.61 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 179.61 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 15,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922.43/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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