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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 180.14 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 180.14 and 95.71 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 180.14 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/180.14 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 180.14 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 17,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241.20/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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