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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 180.09 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 180.09 and 120.96 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 180.09 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/180.09 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 180.09 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 21,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783.69/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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