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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 179.48 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 179.48 and 92.90 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 179.48 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/179.48 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 179.48 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 16,673.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673.69/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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