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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 179.46 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 179.46 and 88.22 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 179.46 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/179.46 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 179.46 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 15,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,831.96/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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