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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 179.60 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 179.60 and 90.79 is: 125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 179.60 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/179.60 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 179.60 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 16,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,305.66/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.31

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