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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.76 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.76 and 124.16 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.76 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.76 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.76 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 22,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,319.00/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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