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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.46 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.46 and 84.27 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.46 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.46 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.46 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 15,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208.15/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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