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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 179.91 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 179.91 and 88.74 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 179.91 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/179.91 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 179.91 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 15,965.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,965.21/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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