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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 179.48 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 179.48 and 95.25 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 179.48 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/179.48 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 179.48 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 17,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,095.71/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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