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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 180.05 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 180.05 and 107.28 is: 147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 180.05 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/180.05 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 180.05 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 19,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315.23/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.81

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