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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.22, 179.48 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.22, 179.48 and 88.75 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.22 : 179.48 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.22/179.48 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.22x = 179.48 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.22x = 15,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928.85/130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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