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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 180.16 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 180.16 and 124.57 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 180.16 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/180.16 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 180.16 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 22,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442.53/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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