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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 181.52 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 181.52 and 124.75 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 181.52 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/181.52 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 181.52 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 22,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,643.54/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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