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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.50, 180.14 and 109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.50, 180.14 and 109.75 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.50 : 180.14 = 109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.50/180.14 = 109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.50x = 180.14 × 109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.50x = 19,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,768.92/130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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