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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 180.56 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 180.56 and 84.22 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 180.56 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/180.56 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 180.56 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 15,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206.76/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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