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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.27 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.27 and 113.40 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.27 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.27 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.27 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 20,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,442.62/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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