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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 180.27 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 180.27 and 84.12 is: 115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 180.27 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/180.27 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 180.27 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 15,164.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164.31/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.99

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