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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 180.14 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 180.14 and 120.68 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 180.14 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/180.14 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 180.14 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 21,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,737.79/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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