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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 179.64 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 179.64 and 86.43 is: 119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 179.64 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/179.64 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 179.64 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 15,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,526.29/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.28

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