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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 179.47 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 179.47 and 88.64 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 179.47 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/179.47 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 179.47 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 15,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,907.10/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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