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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.36, 180.05 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.36, 180.05 and 129.46 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.36 : 180.05 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.36/180.05 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.36x = 180.05 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.36x = 23,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,309.27/130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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