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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 180.43 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 180.43 and 95.65 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 180.43 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/180.43 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 180.43 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 17,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257.44/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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