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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 180.48 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 180.48 and 129.32 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 180.48 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/180.48 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 180.48 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 23,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339.67/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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