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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 180.14 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 180.14 and 104.57 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 180.14 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/180.14 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 180.14 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 18,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837.24/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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