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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 179.45 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 179.45 and 95.21 is: 131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 179.45 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/179.45 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 179.45 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 17,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,085.41/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.23

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