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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 180.41 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 180.41 and 122.83 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 180.41 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/180.41 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 180.41 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 22,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160.40/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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