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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 180.04 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 180.04 and 83.82 is: 115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 180.04 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/180.04 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 180.04 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 15,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,090.95/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.72

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