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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.15, 179.14 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.15, 179.14 and 99.01 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.15 : 179.14 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.15/179.14 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.15x = 179.14 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.15x = 17,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736.65/130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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