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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 180.02 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 180.02 and 120.66 is: 166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 180.02 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/180.02 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 180.02 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 21,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,720.84/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.47

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