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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 180.85 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 180.85 and 104.38 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 180.85 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/180.85 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 180.85 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 18,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,877.12/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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