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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 180.54 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 180.54 and 74.84 is: 103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 180.54 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/180.54 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 180.54 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 13,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,511.61/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.25

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