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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 179.66 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 179.66 and 86.49 is: 119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 179.66 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/179.66 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 179.66 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 15,539.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539.01/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.42

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