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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 180.56 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 180.56 and 93.92 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 180.56 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/180.56 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 180.56 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 16,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958.20/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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