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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 179.46 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 179.46 and 93.29 is: 128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 179.46 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/179.46 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 179.46 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 16,740.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,740.93/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.59

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