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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 180.44 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 180.44 and 114.48 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 180.44 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/180.44 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 180.44 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 20,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,656.77/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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