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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 179.24 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 179.24 and 124.64 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 179.24 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/179.24 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 179.24 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 22,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340.47/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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