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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.78, 180.48 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.78, 180.48 and 101.62 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.78 : 180.48 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.78/180.48 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.78x = 180.48 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.78x = 18,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340.38/130.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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