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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 180.20 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 180.20 and 127.37 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 180.20 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/180.20 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 180.20 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 22,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952.84/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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