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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 179.82 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 179.82 and 86.69 is: 119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 179.82 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/179.82 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 179.82 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 15,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588.60/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.52

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