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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 179.32 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 179.32 and 128.54 is: 176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 179.32 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/179.32 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 179.32 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 23,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049.79/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.60

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