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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 179.84 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 179.84 and 88.40 is: 121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 179.84 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/179.84 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 179.84 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 15,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897.86/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.97

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