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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 180.46 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 180.46 and 121.98 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 180.46 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/180.46 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 180.46 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 22,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012.51/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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