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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 180.42 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 180.42 and 124.03 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 180.42 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/180.42 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 180.42 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 22,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377.49/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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