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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.06, 179.11 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.06, 179.11 and 127.22 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.06 : 179.11 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.06/179.11 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.06x = 179.11 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.06x = 22,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786.88/130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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