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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 179.65 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 179.65 and 126.92 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 179.65 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/179.65 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 179.65 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 22,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,801.18/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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