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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 180.09 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 180.09 and 121.77 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 180.09 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/180.09 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 180.09 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 21,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,929.56/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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