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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 179.55 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 179.55 and 93.24 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 179.55 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/179.55 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 179.55 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 16,741.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.24/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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