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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 180.03 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 180.03 and 97.86 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 180.03 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/180.03 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 180.03 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 17,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,617.74/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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