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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 180.86 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 180.86 and 99.93 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 180.86 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/180.86 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 180.86 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 18,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,072.84/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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