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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 180.06 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 180.06 and 101.52 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 180.06 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/180.06 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 180.06 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 18,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279.69/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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