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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 180.29 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 180.29 and 124.56 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 180.29 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/180.29 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 180.29 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 22,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457.23/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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