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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 180.13 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 180.13 and 83.30 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 180.13 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/180.13 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 180.13 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 15,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005.72/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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