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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 179.65 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 179.65 and 71.96 is: 99.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 179.65 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/179.65 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 179.65 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 12,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,926.54/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.31

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