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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.50, 180.12 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.50, 180.12 and 104.31 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.50 : 180.12 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.50/180.12 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.50x = 180.12 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.50x = 18,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.32/130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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