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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 179.67 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 179.67 and 86.59 is: 119.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 179.67 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/179.67 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 179.67 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 15,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,557.63/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.45

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