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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 180.54 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 180.54 and 84.17 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 180.54 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/180.54 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 180.54 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 15,196.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196.05/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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