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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 179.72 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 179.72 and 98.91 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 179.72 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/179.72 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 179.72 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 17,775.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775.21/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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