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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.21, 179.63 and 83.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.21, 179.63 and 83.57 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.21 : 179.63 = 83.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.21/179.63 = 83.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.21x = 179.63 × 83.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.21x = 15,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,010.68/130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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