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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 179.52 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 179.52 and 83.56 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 179.52 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/179.52 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 179.52 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 15,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000.27/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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