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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.42, 180.18 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.42, 180.18 and 121.31 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.42 : 180.18 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.42/180.18 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.42x = 180.18 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.42x = 21,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856.13/130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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