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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 179.83 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 179.83 and 72.10 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 179.83 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/179.83 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 179.83 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 12,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,965.74/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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