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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.39, 180.11 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.39, 180.11 and 106.13 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.39 : 180.11 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.39/180.11 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.39x = 180.11 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.39x = 19,115.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115.79/130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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