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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.21, 195.62 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.21, 195.62 and 120.18 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.21 : 195.62 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.21/195.62 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.21x = 195.62 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.21x = 23,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,509.74/130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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