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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 180.26 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 180.26 and 120.18 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 180.26 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/180.26 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 180.26 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 21,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663.65/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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