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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 180.22 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 180.22 and 127.96 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 180.22 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/180.22 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 180.22 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 23,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,060.95/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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