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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 179.52 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 179.52 and 93.33 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 179.52 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/179.52 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 179.52 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 16,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,753.75/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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