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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 180.54 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 180.54 and 108.65 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 180.54 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/180.54 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 180.54 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 19,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615.67/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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