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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 179.54 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 179.54 and 86.48 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 179.54 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/179.54 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 179.54 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 15,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,526.62/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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