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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 180.16 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 180.16 and 86.92 is: 119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 180.16 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/180.16 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 180.16 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 15,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659.51/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.87

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