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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 179.78 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 179.78 and 83.64 is: 115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 179.78 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/179.78 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 179.78 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 15,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036.38/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.42

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