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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 180.20 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 180.20 and 93.51 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 180.20 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/180.20 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 180.20 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 16,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850.50/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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