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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.54 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.54 and 103.20 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.54 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.54 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.54 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 18,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,631.73/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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