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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.78, 179.94 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.78, 179.94 and 126.73 is: 174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.78 : 179.94 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.78/179.94 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.78x = 179.94 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.78x = 22,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803.80/130.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.37

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