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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 180.21 and 97.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 180.21 and 97.34 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 180.21 = 97.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/180.21 = 97.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 180.21 × 97.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 17,542.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542.09/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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