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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 179.74 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 179.74 and 84.34 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 179.74 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/179.74 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 179.74 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 15,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,159.27/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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