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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 180.44 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 180.44 and 104.75 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 180.44 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/180.44 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 180.44 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 18,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899.66/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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