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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.15, 179.49 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.15, 179.49 and 93.55 is: 129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.15 : 179.49 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.15/179.49 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.15x = 179.49 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.15x = 16,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,790.84/130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.01

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