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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 180.02 and 83.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 180.02 and 83.86 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 180.02 = 83.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/180.02 = 83.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 180.02 × 83.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 15,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,096.74/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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