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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 180.27 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 180.27 and 120.03 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 180.27 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/180.27 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 180.27 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 21,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,637.81/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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