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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 180.02 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 180.02 and 126.11 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 180.02 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/180.02 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 180.02 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 22,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,700.79/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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