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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.54, 180.16 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.54, 180.16 and 83.92 is: 115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.54 : 180.16 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.54/180.16 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.54x = 180.16 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.54x = 15,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119.03/130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.82

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