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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 179.62 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 179.62 and 86.56 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 179.62 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/179.62 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 179.62 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 15,547.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547.91/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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