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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 180.48 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 180.48 and 98.24 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 180.48 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/180.48 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 180.48 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 17,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.36/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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