Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 179.70 and 86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130.28, 179.70 and 86 is: 118.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130.28 : 179.70 = 86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130.28/179.70 = 86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130.28x = 179.70 × 86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130.28x = 15,454.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,454.20/130.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118.62
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