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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 180.20 and 83.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 180.20 and 83.98 is: 115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 180.20 = 83.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/180.20 = 83.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 180.20 × 83.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 15,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133.20/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.87

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