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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 180.88 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 180.88 and 126.56 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 180.88 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/180.88 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 180.88 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 22,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,892.17/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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