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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 179.61 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 179.61 and 88.85 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 179.61 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/179.61 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 179.61 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 15,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.35/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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