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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 180.35 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 180.35 and 124.98 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 180.35 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/180.35 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 180.35 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 22,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539.52/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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