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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.46, 180.06 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.46, 180.06 and 117.32 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.46 : 180.06 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.46/180.06 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.46x = 180.06 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.46x = 21,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124.64/130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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