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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 176.80 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 176.80 and 130.40 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 176.80 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/176.80 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 176.80 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 23,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054.72/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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