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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 180.01 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 180.01 and 97.74 is: 134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 180.01 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/180.01 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 180.01 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 17,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593.75/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.77

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