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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 180.68 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 180.68 and 101.32 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 180.68 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/180.68 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 180.68 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 18,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306.50/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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