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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 179.78 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 179.78 and 72.06 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 179.78 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/179.78 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 179.78 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 12,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954.05/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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