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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 179.87 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 179.87 and 128.74 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 179.87 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/179.87 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 179.87 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 23,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155.82/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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