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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 179.96 and 99.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 179.96 and 99.34 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 179.96 = 99.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/179.96 = 99.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 179.96 × 99.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 17,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877.23/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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