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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.22, 179.85 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.22, 179.85 and 86.48 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.22 : 179.85 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.22/179.85 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.22x = 179.85 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.22x = 15,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553.53/130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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