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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.81 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.81 and 88.98 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.81 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.81 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.81 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 15,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999.49/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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