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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 179.95 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 179.95 and 122.65 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 179.95 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/179.95 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 179.95 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 22,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.35/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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