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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.21, 179.48 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.21, 179.48 and 95.24 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.21 : 179.48 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.21/179.48 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.21x = 179.48 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.21x = 17,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094.16/130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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