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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 180.63 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 180.63 and 94.02 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 180.63 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/180.63 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 180.63 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 16,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,982.83/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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