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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 179.43 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 179.43 and 85.91 is: 118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 179.43 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/179.43 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 179.43 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 15,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413.61/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.45

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