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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 180.27 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 180.27 and 104.43 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 180.27 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/180.27 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 180.27 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 18,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825.60/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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