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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 179.68 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 179.68 and 123.48 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 179.68 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/179.68 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 179.68 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 22,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186.89/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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