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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 179.89 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 179.89 and 128.16 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 179.89 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/179.89 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 179.89 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 23,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054.38/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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