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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.22, 179.68 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.22, 179.68 and 88.86 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.22 : 179.68 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.22/179.68 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.22x = 179.68 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.22x = 15,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,966.36/130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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