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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 179.81 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 179.81 and 86.72 is: 119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 179.81 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/179.81 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 179.81 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 15,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593.12/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.67

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