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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 180.09 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 180.09 and 109.74 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 180.09 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/180.09 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 180.09 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 19,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,763.08/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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