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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 180.86 and 107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 180.86 and 107.54 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 180.86 = 107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/180.86 = 107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 180.86 × 107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 19,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,448.24/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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