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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.05, 179.48 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.05, 179.48 and 126.01 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.05 : 179.48 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.05/179.48 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.05x = 179.48 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.05x = 22,616.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616.81/130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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