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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 180.40 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 180.40 and 115.08 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 180.40 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/180.40 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 180.40 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 20,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,760.43/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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