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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 179.87 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 179.87 and 86.76 is: 119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 179.87 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/179.87 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 179.87 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 15,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605.09/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.70

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