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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 180.48 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 180.48 and 121.32 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 180.48 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/180.48 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 180.48 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 21,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,895.83/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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