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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.79, 180.51 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.79, 180.51 and 99.66 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.79 : 180.51 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.79/180.51 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.79x = 180.51 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.79x = 17,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988.72/130.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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