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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 179.89 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 179.89 and 93.65 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 179.89 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/179.89 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 179.89 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 16,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,845.56/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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