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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 179.47 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 179.47 and 95.04 is: 131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 179.47 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/179.47 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 179.47 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 17,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,056.83/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.07

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