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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 180.18 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 180.18 and 102.82 is: 141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 180.18 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/180.18 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 180.18 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 18,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526.11/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.94

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