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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 179.21 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 179.21 and 128.28 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 179.21 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/179.21 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 179.21 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 22,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,988.42/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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