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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 180 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 180 and 93.67 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 180 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/180 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 180 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 16,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,859.70/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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