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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 180.28 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 180.28 and 84.02 is: 115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 180.28 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/180.28 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 180.28 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 15,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146.46/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.93

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