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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 180.18 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 180.18 and 106.25 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 180.18 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/180.18 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 180.18 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 19,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,143.22/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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