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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 180.45 and 99.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 180.45 and 99.61 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 180.45 = 99.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/180.45 = 99.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 180.45 × 99.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 17,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,974.62/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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