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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 180 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 180 and 97.86 is: 134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 180 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/180 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 180 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 17,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,614.80/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.92

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