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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 180.06 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 180.06 and 93.70 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 180.06 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/180.06 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 180.06 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 16,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,871.62/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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