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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 180.09 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 180.09 and 107.21 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 180.09 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/180.09 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 180.09 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 19,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,307.90/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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