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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 179.80 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 179.80 and 88.88 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 179.80 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/179.80 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 179.80 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 15,980.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,980.62/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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