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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.22, 179.64 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.22, 179.64 and 95.24 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.22 : 179.64 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.22/179.64 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.22x = 179.64 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.22x = 17,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,108.91/130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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