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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 180.26 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 180.26 and 97.93 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 180.26 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/180.26 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 180.26 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 17,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,652.86/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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