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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 179.80 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 179.80 and 93.56 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 179.80 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/179.80 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 179.80 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 16,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821.79/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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