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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 179.84 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 179.84 and 72.11 is: 99.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 179.84 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/179.84 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 179.84 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 12,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,968.26/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.52

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