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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 179.91 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 179.91 and 72.15 is: 99.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 179.91 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/179.91 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 179.91 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 12,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,980.15/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.56

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