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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.45, 180.12 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.45, 180.12 and 123.96 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.45 : 180.12 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.45/180.12 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.45x = 180.12 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.45x = 22,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327.68/130.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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