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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 180.74 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 180.74 and 98.08 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 180.74 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/180.74 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 180.74 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 17,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,726.98/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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