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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 180.40 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 180.40 and 93.84 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 180.40 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/180.40 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 180.40 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 16,928.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,928.74/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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