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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.42, 180.06 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.42, 180.06 and 93.68 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.42 : 180.06 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.42/180.06 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.42x = 180.06 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.42x = 16,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,868.02/130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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