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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 179.31 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 179.31 and 95.11 is: 131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 179.31 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/179.31 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 179.31 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 17,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054.17/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.01

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