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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 180.56 and 113.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 180.56 and 113.00 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 180.56 = 113.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/180.56 = 113.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 180.56 × 113.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 20,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,402.66/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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