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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.21, 179.72 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.21, 179.72 and 89.88 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.21 : 179.72 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.21/179.72 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.21x = 179.72 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.21x = 16,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153.96/130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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