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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 180.96 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 180.96 and 123.76 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 180.96 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/180.96 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 180.96 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 22,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395.61/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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