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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 179.60 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 179.60 and 90.40 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 179.60 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/179.60 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 179.60 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 16,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235.84/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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