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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.27, 179.82 and 83.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.27, 179.82 and 83.71 is: 115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.27 : 179.82 = 83.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.27/179.82 = 83.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.27x = 179.82 × 83.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.27x = 15,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052.73/130.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.55

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