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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.46, 180.28 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.46, 180.28 and 99.33 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.46 : 180.28 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.46/180.28 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.46x = 180.28 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.46x = 17,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,906.96/130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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