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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 180.58 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 180.58 and 108.98 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 180.58 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/180.58 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 180.58 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 19,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679.61/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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