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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 179.83 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 179.83 and 126.35 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 179.83 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/179.83 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 179.83 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 22,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,721.52/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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