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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 179.36 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 179.36 and 86.42 is: 119.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 179.36 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/179.36 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 179.36 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 15,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500.11/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.09

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