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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.40 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.40 and 126.80 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.40 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.40 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.40 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 22,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747.92/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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