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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 179.78 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 179.78 and 123.40 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 179.78 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/179.78 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 179.78 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 22,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184.85/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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