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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.32, 179.93 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.32, 179.93 and 93.45 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.32 : 179.93 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.32/179.93 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.32x = 179.93 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.32x = 16,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,813.99/130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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