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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.78, 180.30 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.78, 180.30 and 99.64 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.78 : 180.30 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.78/180.30 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.78x = 180.30 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.78x = 17,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,964.94/130.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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