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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.51, 180.21 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.51, 180.21 and 111.03 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.51 : 180.21 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.51/180.21 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.51x = 180.21 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.51x = 20,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,008.72/130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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