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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 179.84 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 179.84 and 83.64 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 179.84 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/179.84 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 179.84 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 15,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041.82/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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