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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.45, 179.76 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.45, 179.76 and 95.41 is: 131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.45 : 179.76 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.45/179.76 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.45x = 179.76 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.45x = 17,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150.90/130.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.47

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