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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 180.28 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 180.28 and 107.47 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 180.28 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/180.28 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 180.28 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 19,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,373.97/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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