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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 180.05 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 180.05 and 95.49 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 180.05 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/180.05 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 180.05 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 17,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192.50/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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