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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 180.24 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 180.24 and 108.60 is: 149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 180.24 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/180.24 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 180.24 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 19,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,574.06/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.72

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