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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 180.04 and 83.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 180.04 and 83.89 is: 115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 180.04 = 83.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/180.04 = 83.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 180.04 × 83.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 15,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103.73/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.80

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