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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 179.96 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 179.96 and 88.97 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 179.96 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/179.96 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 179.96 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 16,009.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,009.70/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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