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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 180.57 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 180.57 and 108.62 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 180.57 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/180.57 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 180.57 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 19,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,613.51/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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