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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 180.21 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 180.21 and 93.83 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 180.21 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/180.21 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 180.21 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 16,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,908.20/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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