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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 179.32 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 179.32 and 124.76 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 179.32 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/179.32 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 179.32 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 22,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371.96/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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