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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 180.55 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 180.55 and 95.68 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 180.55 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/180.55 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 180.55 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 17,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274.55/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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