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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 179.73 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 179.73 and 72.02 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 179.73 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/179.73 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 179.73 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 12,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,944.15/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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