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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 180.16 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 180.16 and 123.32 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 180.16 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/180.16 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 180.16 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 22,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217.33/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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