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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 179.79 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 179.79 and 95.39 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 179.79 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/179.79 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 179.79 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 17,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150.60/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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