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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 180.45 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 180.45 and 103.16 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 180.45 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/180.45 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 180.45 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 18,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,614.32/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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