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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.63, 180.09 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.63, 180.09 and 111.92 is: 154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 180.09 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/180.09 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 180.09 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 20,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154.77/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.29

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