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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 180.60 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 180.60 and 113.36 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 180.60 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/180.60 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 180.60 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 20,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472.82/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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