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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 180.06 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 180.06 and 114.08 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 180.06 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/180.06 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 180.06 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 20,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541.24/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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