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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 180.44 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 180.44 and 93.99 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 180.44 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/180.44 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 180.44 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 16,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,959.56/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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