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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 179.73 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 179.73 and 93.62 is: 128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 179.73 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/179.73 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 179.73 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 16,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,825.42/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.91

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