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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 179.58 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 179.58 and 71.90 is: 99.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 179.58 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/179.58 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 179.58 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 12,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,911.80/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.23

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