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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.46, 180.05 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.46, 180.05 and 86.81 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.46 : 180.05 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.46/180.05 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.46x = 180.05 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.46x = 15,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628.81/130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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