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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 180.14 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 180.14 and 95.73 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 180.14 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/180.14 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 180.14 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 17,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244.32/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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