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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 180.10 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 180.10 and 121.29 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 180.10 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/180.10 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 180.10 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 21,844.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844.33/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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