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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 180.43 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 180.43 and 107.47 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 180.43 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/180.43 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 180.43 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 19,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390.81/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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