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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 180.33 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 180.33 and 84.11 is: 116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 180.33 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/180.33 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 180.33 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 15,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167.56/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.06

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