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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 180.18 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 180.18 and 115.38 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 180.18 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/180.18 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 180.18 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 20,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,789.17/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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