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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 179.36 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 179.36 and 88.72 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 179.36 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/179.36 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 179.36 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 15,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,912.82/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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