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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.27, 179.75 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.27, 179.75 and 83.63 is: 115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.27 : 179.75 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.27/179.75 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.27x = 179.75 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.27x = 15,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,031.38/130.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.39

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