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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 180.13 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 180.13 and 99.49 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 180.13 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/180.13 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 180.13 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 17,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921.38/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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