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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 180.44 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 180.44 and 83.52 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 180.44 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/180.44 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 180.44 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 15,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070.35/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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