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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 179.76 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 179.76 and 97.86 is: 134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 179.76 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/179.76 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 179.76 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 17,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,591.31/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.77

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