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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 180.31 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 180.31 and 84.06 is: 116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 180.31 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/180.31 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 180.31 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 15,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156.86/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.05

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