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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 179.75 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 179.75 and 99.23 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 179.75 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/179.75 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 179.75 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 17,835.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,835.94/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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