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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.36, 180 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.36, 180 and 105.76 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.36 : 180 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.36/180 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.36x = 180 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.36x = 19,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036.80/130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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