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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 179.94 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 179.94 and 83.73 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 179.94 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/179.94 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 179.94 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 15,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066.38/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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