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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 180.02 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 180.02 and 99.32 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 180.02 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/180.02 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 180.02 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 17,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,879.09/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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