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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 180.74 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 180.74 and 124.25 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 180.74 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/180.74 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 180.74 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 22,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456.35/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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