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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 180.62 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 180.62 and 98.04 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 180.62 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/180.62 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 180.62 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 17,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,707.98/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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