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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 180.26 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 180.26 and 93.86 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 180.26 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/180.26 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 180.26 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 16,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,918.86/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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