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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 180.15 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 180.15 and 95.60 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 180.15 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/180.15 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 180.15 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 17,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,222.34/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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