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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 180.17 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 180.17 and 127.60 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 180.17 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/180.17 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 180.17 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 22,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,989.69/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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