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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 180.32 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 180.32 and 125.84 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 180.32 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/180.32 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 180.32 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 22,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,691.47/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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