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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 178.89 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 178.89 and 126.05 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 178.89 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/178.89 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 178.89 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 22,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549.08/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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