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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 180.57 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 180.57 and 111.98 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 180.57 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/180.57 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 180.57 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 20,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220.42/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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