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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 178.40 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 178.40 and 124.09 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 178.40 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/178.40 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 178.40 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 22,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137.66/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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