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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 180.17 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 180.17 and 98.07 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 180.17 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/180.17 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 180.17 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 17,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,668.78/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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