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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 179.94 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 179.94 and 88.95 is: 122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 179.94 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/179.94 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 179.94 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 16,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,005.16/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.67

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