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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 179.60 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 179.60 and 127.05 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 179.60 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/179.60 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 179.60 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 22,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818.18/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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