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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 180.42 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 180.42 and 101.76 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 180.42 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/180.42 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 180.42 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 18,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,359.54/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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