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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 180.37 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 180.37 and 93.63 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 180.37 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/180.37 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 180.37 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 16,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888.16/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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