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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 180.38 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 180.38 and 84.04 is: 115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 180.38 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/180.38 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 180.38 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 15,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,159.14/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.94

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