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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 178.71 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 178.71 and 120.99 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 178.71 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/178.71 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 178.71 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 21,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,622.12/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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