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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 179.82 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 179.82 and 123.78 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 179.82 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/179.82 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 179.82 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 22,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257.78/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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