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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 180.57 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 180.57 and 104.74 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 180.57 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/180.57 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 180.57 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 18,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,912.90/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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