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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 179.61 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 179.61 and 96.87 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 179.61 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/179.61 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 179.61 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 17,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,398.82/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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