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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 180.22 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 180.22 and 99.53 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 180.22 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/180.22 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 180.22 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 17,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937.50/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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