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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 180.15 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 180.15 and 83.90 is: 115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 180.15 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/180.15 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 180.15 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 15,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113.68/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.76

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