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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.15, 179.66 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.15, 179.66 and 88.73 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.15 : 179.66 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.15/179.66 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.15x = 179.66 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.15x = 15,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940.79/130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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