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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 171.06 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 171.06 and 130.20 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 171.06 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/171.06 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 171.06 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 22,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272.01/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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