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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 180.28 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 180.28 and 124.54 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 180.28 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/180.28 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 180.28 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 22,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451.08/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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