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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 180.29 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 180.29 and 107.34 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 180.29 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/180.29 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 180.29 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 19,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,352.33/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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