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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 179.60 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 179.60 and 99.15 is: 136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 179.60 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/179.60 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 179.60 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 17,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807.34/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.73

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