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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 179.57 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 179.57 and 88.82 is: 122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 179.57 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/179.57 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 179.57 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 15,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949.41/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.53

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