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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 180.35 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 180.35 and 103.15 is: 142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 180.35 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/180.35 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 180.35 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 18,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,603.10/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.19

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