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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 180.43 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 180.43 and 95.84 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 180.43 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/180.43 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 180.43 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 17,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292.01/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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