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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 179.94 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 179.94 and 93.58 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 179.94 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/179.94 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 179.94 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 16,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,838.79/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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