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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 179.60 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 179.60 and 127.11 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 179.60 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/179.60 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 179.60 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 22,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828.96/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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