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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 180.29 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 180.29 and 123.23 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 180.29 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/180.29 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 180.29 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 22,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216.52/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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