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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 179.89 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 179.89 and 95.52 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 179.89 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/179.89 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 179.89 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 17,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183.09/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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