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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 179.96 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 179.96 and 86.82 is: 119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 179.96 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/179.96 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 179.96 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 15,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,624.13/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.74

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