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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 181.55 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 181.55 and 129.66 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 181.55 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/181.55 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 181.55 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 23,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539.12/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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