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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.05, 179.68 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.05, 179.68 and 128.77 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.05 : 179.68 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.05/179.68 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.05x = 179.68 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.05x = 23,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137.39/130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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