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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 180 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 180 and 116.16 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 180 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/180 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 180 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 20,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908.80/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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