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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 180.28 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 180.28 and 112.30 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 180.28 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/180.28 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 180.28 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 20,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,245.44/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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