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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.42, 180.22 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.42, 180.22 and 95.39 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.42 : 180.22 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.42/180.22 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.42x = 180.22 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.42x = 17,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191.19/130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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