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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 180.18 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 180.18 and 123.84 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 180.18 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/180.18 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 180.18 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 22,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,313.49/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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