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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 180.11 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 180.11 and 106.12 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 180.11 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/180.11 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 180.11 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 19,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113.09/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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